Today's vegetable market pulse in Ernakulam shows typical seasonal fluctuations. Our on-ground agents at the local Mandis have verified these rates as of 17 Mar 2026 to ensure accuracy for retail and wholesale buyers.
Note: The percentage changes (▲/▼) indicate today's price movement compared to the 7-day market average in Kerala.
| Vegetable Name | Unit |
Mandi Price (vs. 7-day avg) |
Retail Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amaranth leaves | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 16 ▲ 12% | ₹ 19 - 24 |
| Amla | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 90 ▲ 13.5% | ₹ 108 - 135 |
| Ash gourd | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 18 ▼ 9.4% | ₹ 22 - 27 |
| Baby corn | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 51 ▲ 4.9% | ₹ 61 - 77 |
| Banana flower | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 19 ▲ 14.7% | ₹ 23 - 29 |
| Beetroot | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 28 ▼ 0.5% | ₹ 34 - 42 |
| Bell Pepper (Capsicum) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 49 ▲ 1.6% | ₹ 59 - 74 |
| Bitter gourd | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 40 ▲ 8.1% | ₹ 48 - 60 |
| Bottlegourd | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 24 ▼ 2.3% | ₹ 29 - 36 |
| Butter beans | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 41 ▼ 3.5% | ₹ 49 - 62 |
| Broad beans (Fava beans, lima beans) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 41 ▲ 5.1% | ₹ 49 - 62 |
| Cabbage | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 20 ▲ 6% | ₹ 24 - 30 |
| Carrot | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 22 ▼ 6.1% | ₹ 26 - 33 |
| Cauliflower | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 29 ▲ 0.2% | ₹ 35 - 44 |
| Cluster beans | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 45 ▲ 6.6% | ₹ 54 - 68 |
| Coconut (fresh) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 65 ▼ 3.4% | ₹ 78 - 98 |
| Colocasia leaves (Taro leaves) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 16 ▲ 2.3% | ₹ 19 - 24 |
| Colocasia roots (Taro roots) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 25 ▼ 8.4% | ₹ 30 - 38 |
| Coriander leaves (Cilantro) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 15 ▲ 12.3% | ₹ 18 - 23 |
| Corn | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 32 ▲ 9.8% | ₹ 38 - 48 |
| Cucumber | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 26 ▼ 2.9% | ₹ 31 - 39 |
| Curry leaves | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 27 ▼ 0.8% | ₹ 32 - 41 |
| Dill leaves | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 11 ▼ 9.4% | ₹ 13 - 17 |
| Drumsticks | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 80 ▲ 7.7% | ₹ 96 - 120 |
| Eggplant (Brinjal or Aubergine) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 31 ▲ 0.7% | ₹ 37 - 47 |
| Brinjal ( Big ) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 32 ▲ 6.7% | ₹ 38 - 48 |
| Elephant Yam | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 37 ▲ 12.8% | ₹ 44 - 56 |
| Fenugreek leaves | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 16 ▲ 17.9% | ₹ 19 - 24 |
| French Beans (Green beans) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 51 ▲ 2.3% | ₹ 61 - 77 |
| Garlic | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 118 ▼ 2.1% | ₹ 142 - 177 |
| Ginger | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 75 ▼ 1% | ₹ 90 - 113 |
| Green chili | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 46 ▲ 4.5% | ₹ 55 - 69 |
| Green onion (Scallian or Spring onion) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 36 ▼ 4.9% | ₹ 43 - 54 |
| Green peas | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 51 ▲ 4.9% | ₹ 61 - 77 |
| Ivy gourd | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 32 ▼ 3.6% | ₹ 38 - 48 |
| Lemon (Lime) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 53 ▼ 9.5% | ₹ 64 - 80 |
| Mango | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 75 ▼ 7.9% | ₹ 90 - 113 |
| Mint leaves | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 3 ▼ 30.1% | ₹ 4 - 5 |
| Mushroom | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 90 ▲ 5.1% | ₹ 108 - 135 |
| Mustard leaves | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 14 ▼ 4.8% | ₹ 17 - 21 |
| Okra (Ladies finger) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 34 ▼ 6.1% | ₹ 41 - 51 |
| Onion Big | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 21 ▼ 1.7% | ₹ 25 - 32 |
| Onion Small | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 45 ▲ 5% | ₹ 54 - 68 |
| Plantain (raw banana) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 12 ▲ 9.1% | ₹ 14 - 18 |
| Potato | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 21 ▼ 6.7% | ₹ 25 - 32 |
| Pumpkin | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 22 ▲ 11.6% | ₹ 26 - 33 |
| Radish (Daikon) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 30 ▼ 1.4% | ₹ 36 - 45 |
| Ridge gourd | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 36 ▼ 3.5% | ₹ 43 - 54 |
| Shallot (pearl onion) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 40 ▲ 2.9% | ₹ 48 - 60 |
| Snake gourd | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 30 ▼ 0.2% | ₹ 36 - 45 |
| Sorrel leaves | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 15 ▲ 5% | ₹ 18 - 23 |
| Spinach | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 16 ▲ 19.1% | ₹ 19 - 24 |
| Sweet potato | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 58 ▲ 0% | ₹ 70 - 87 |
| Tomato | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 17 ▲ 10.7% | ₹ 20 - 26 |
The wholesale vegetable farmers' market in Kerala (Ernakulam) typically opens at 6:30 AM and remains open until 1:30 PM for daily auctions.
There are 9 wholesale mandis/committees in Ernakulam. The wholesale vegetable farmers' market opens at 6:30 AM and remains open until 1:30 PM.
Q: What is the Onion price in Ernakulam today?
A: Today, Onion is trading at ₹21/kg in the Ernakulam mandi. Retail prices for high-quality onions are currently between ₹25 - ₹32.
Q: How much is 1kg Tomato in Ernakulam right now?
A: Tomato prices in Ernakulam are ₹17 per kg at wholesale, with retail market rates hovering around ₹20 - ₹26.
Q: Current Potato rate in Ernakulam?
A: The Potato (Alu) mandi rate in Ernakulam is ₹21/kg today, verified by local market agents.
Q: What is the difference between wholesale and retail Broad beans (Fava beans, lima beans) rates in Ernakulam?
A: The wholesale rate is ₹41, whereas the retail price in Ernakulam includes a markup for transport and handling, reaching ₹49 - 62.
Q: Can I get Plantain (raw banana) home delivered at mandi prices in Ernakulam?
A: Most online apps charge retail rates (₹14 - 18), which are higher than the mandi rate of ₹12.
Q: How much commission do agents take for Cauliflower in Ernakulam?
A: Commission agents typically charge 6-8% of the transaction value for Cauliflower in Ernakulam mandi.
Q: What is the best time to buy wholesale vegetables in Ernakulam?
A: The Ernakulam vegetable mandi typically auctions fresh stock between 6:30 AM and 1:30 PM daily.
Verified by Bala, Market Expert